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Mar 2025
31m 15s

Myanmar earthquake deaths surpass 1600

Bbc World Service
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The search for survivors continues in Myanmar as the number of deaths rises to more than 1600. The UN pleads for the Burmese military to stop attacking rebels. Also: Mexico tackles its country's obesity problem.

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